E262: How to Ask for Help When You Have ADHD

E262: How to Ask for Help When You Have ADHD

Author: Patricia Sung | ADHD Coach for Moms with ADHD April 24, 2025 Duration: 16:04

How can you ask for help?

 

When you have ADHD, you may not ask for help. Maybe you feel like you have to figure it out on your own. You may not want others to know you're struggling or working this hard to keep up. Or maybe you don't want to look weak or incompetent.

 

But humans aren't meant to function entirely solo.

 

Mamas Nicole & Rebecca both submitted the question of how to ask for help.

Here's a clip from Successful Mama Meetups during our month themed "Help Me Help You (How to ask for help from your non-neurodivergent family, friends, and coworkers)" because the mamas requested this topic. You're not alone in this.

I'm sharing supportive strategies on how to share about your ADHD at a level that makes you feel comfortable.  Then how to ask for help, even when you aren't exactly sure what you need or how to explain it.

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Let's dive in!

Find links to everything mentioned in this episode & read the transcript here: patriciasung.com/podcast/episode-262-how-to-ask-for-help-when-you-have-adhd

Links mentioned in this episode:

Episode 217: Friendships & ADHD: Ghosting, Awkwardness and More with Social Skills Expert Caroline Maguire 

 

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Rooted Group Coaching for ADHD Moms is enrolling for next month. Join a group of moms who get it and cheer you on alongside expert coaching from me. Sign up here: patriciasung.com/group

 

Free Resource: How to Manage Your ADHD Beyond Medication


Ever feel like you're running a marathon with no finish line in sight, while everyone else seems to be on a leisurely stroll? That mental clutter, the constant search for your keys, the guilt over forgotten appointments-it's not a personal failing. It's often the lived experience of motherhood when you're also navigating adult ADHD. Motherhood in ADHD is a space created specifically for that reality. Hosted by Patricia Sung, an ADHD coach who gets it because she lives it, this podcast digs into the intersection of a neurodivergent brain and the demands of raising a family. You'll find conversations that move beyond simple tips, offering brain-based science and practical strategies tailored for moms whose minds work differently. Episodes explore how to structure your days in a way that works with your ADHD, not against it, and rethink parenting approaches to reduce overwhelm for both you and your kids. It’s about education that leads to self-compassion, replacing shame with understanding. Tune in for honest talk about productivity that actually sticks, managing mental health, and building systems that acknowledge your unique wiring. This is more than just a podcast; it’s a companion for redefining what success looks like in your home and in your mind, helping you move from barely coping to truly thriving.
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Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHD
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